Xiaomi BW300: Outdoor security camera with rechargeable battery, color night vision and two-way audio now available

The Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300 is now available globally via Gshopper, where it can be purchased for $65. Import fees are already included in the price or will be paid by the shipper. Free delivery is possible, but returns are likely to be very difficult.

The BW300 is a camera designed for outdoor use, as the housing is designed to protect the electronic components from water or dust damage. IP67 certification is advertised to this end. A very advantageous aspect is that a battery with a capacity of 4,900 mAh is installed, meaning that the battery life is an estimated 180 days as long as the camera is not triggered more than ten times a day. A 5-watt solar panel can be used as an option, which should result in a virtually unlimited battery life in best case scenarios. A cable connection is apparently not needed, so the camera can be positioned relatively freely on large properties.

A 130° field of view is covered and the camera's resolution is specified as 3 MP. The F/1.6 lens promises high-quality images in less-than-ideal conditions. Night vision can be used both with IR LEDs and with an LED operating in the visible range, in which case color recording is possible. Lastly, the BW300 camera can be integrated into the smart home and two-way audio communication is also possible.

It is not yet clear when the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300 will be officially launched by Xiaomi. Nevertheless, not only the global product page, but also a certification has now surfaced. 

A possible alternative: Buy the Reolink 3MP at Amazon.